WTO negotiations on fisheries subsidies have progressed ahead of the 15 July meeting of ministers, but gaps remain and much is left to be done to secure an agreement, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, told heads of delegations on 14 June. Members would do well to demonstrate flexibility (...)
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on performing artists, who feel that they haven’t received adequate support. Antonio Perujo, a flamenco dancer from Geneva, Switzerland tells how he’s coped over the past year while unable to (...)
WTO members had a first exchange on 11 June on how to monitor Aid for Trade ahead of next year’s Global Review. The discussions at the Committee on Trade and Development were informed by a 10 June workshop on the circular economy. The committee also received updates from donors, international (...)
The government of Finland is contributing EUR 1,025,000 (over CHF 1,100,000) in 2021 and 2022 to help developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs) advance their expertise across various trade-related areas and ramp up their participation in multilateral trade negotiations. (...)